Specialist, DC Performance

Job description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported. Your role at a glance Senior Associate Data Center Quality Commissioning Specialist is supports data center commissioning, construction, and operational readiness activities, ensuring compliance with governance, safety, quality, and commissioning standards. Coordinates with construction, operations, contractors, and third-party commissioning teams to support QA/QC programs, commissioning plans, equipment reviews, functional testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and final project handover. Assists with developing maintenance plans, operational training, and system performance remediation. Requires developing knowledge of MEP systems, commissioning processes, electrical and fire-life-safety standards, and industrial safety practices. The role requires moderate experience in data center project management, construction, operations, and commissioning, with strong coordination, problem-solving, communication, and process-driven working capabilities. What we are looking for ​Key Responsibilities: Assists with ensuring work compliance within relevant governance guidelines as well as requirements related to general safety, accident avoidance and reporting, people protective equipment, and job specific awareness. Supports with attending meetings with the construction and operations teams to understand the project goals and schedule to ensure quality and commissioning activities occur at the appropriate times in the construction process. May work with relevant teams to develop Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) for third party commissioning. Works with relevant teams to support with the implementation of QA/QC programs for equipment manufacturers and integrators. May support with developing systems commissioning plans along with pre-functional, functional, startup, commissioning, and Integrated Systems Test procedures based on business requirements, industry best practices, and relevant governance guidelines. Supports with reviewing equipment submittals and shop drawings for overall compliance with the design intent. Reviews final pre-functional documentation submitted by contractors and/or other internal departments prior to performing functional tests. Supports with functional testing of building MEP systems with the assistance of the construction and operations teams, as necessary, to document and determine that the equipment is functioning in accordance with the design documents. Supports with diagnosing and resolving equipment and/or systems problems during the overall commissioning process. Coordinates re-testing of building systems until problems are resolved. Assists with the documentation of systems performance shortcomings and recommends remediation measures. Assists the operations team in the development of preventative maintenance plans for the new systems/equipment. Assists relevant Operations teams to develop a thorough understanding of building systems and design intent by providing appropriate training. Reviews final commissioning report that contains all pre-functional, functional, start-up, commissioning, and Integrated Systems Test documentation. Seeks sign off from senior management / leadership on any documentation confirming delivery of projects to Global Data Center Operations teams. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Attributes: Developing knowledge of ASHRAE Guidelines 0 (The Commissioning Process). Developing technical Knowledge of MEP systems. Developing knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety. Developing knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e., lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA, and state regulations). Developing eperience in managing large projects including but not limited to - Chilled Water Systems Large Centrifugal Chillers Cooling Towers Heat Exchangers Water Treatment Systems VFD’s and Pumps HVAC equipment CRAC/CRAH’s Humidification Systems Water/Air filters BMS and EPMS Systems Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems Fuel/Oil systems, 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution Static UPS Systems Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems Developing proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). Ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders. Ability to coordinate, supervise, and communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these systems. Ability to operate in and promote a rigorous process-driven team environment. Ability to logically analyze and solve problems. Comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment shifting priorities. Academic Qualifications and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business or Quality/Commissioning, or related field. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation from Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Required experience: Moderate level of demonstrated experience in managing data center projects. Moderate level of demonstrated experience working within a data center environment managing projects/operations of a Tier 3 data center. Moderate level of data center commissioning experience. Moderate level of demonstrated data center construction project management experience. Who we are As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.